Congratulations to Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy 5th grade student, Khloe Wilcox on her appointment to the cabinet of the new CT Kid Governor. The CT Kid Governor program helps 5th grade students learn about the three branches of state government, the role of the governor, why elections are important, the history of voting in the United States and Connecticut, leadership and civic participation.
"I think Kid Governor is great because it gives kids a chance to express themselves. It can give them experience to become future leaders. It can also prepare them to vote," states Khloe, "Doing the program made me feel like I'm good enough to talk to people, and I can make change in Connecticut, or the entire country for the better."
Khloe's teacher, Alexander Lewson reflects, "I am so proud of Khloe and her classmates for their hard work in the Kid Governor program! Khloe and her classmates learned how to research and use their voices to advocate for change about issues they cared about."
Khloe's platform was dedicated to healthy eating. You can watch her campaign video here.
A Waterbury fifth grader, Keudy Martinez from H.S. Chase Elementary School was elected by 5th grade students around the state to serve as Connecticut's 2025 Kid Governor.
The other candidates who will become Keudy's cabinet are:
• Dawson Quijada from Washington Primary School in Washington, whose platform focused on endangered animals
• Dominic DeVincentis from Helen Street Elementary in Hamden, whose platform related to school safety
• Nava Ekstrand from Bennie Dover Jackson Multi Magnet Middle School in New London, whose platform was dedicated to addressing littering
• Ryan Deng from Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven, whose platform was to address mental health
• and Warona Sekgoma from Governor William Pitkin School in East Hartford, whose platform focused on self-confidence
Kid Governor-Elect Martinez and his cabinet will be sworn into office on Inauguration Day at Connecticut’s Old State House.
Learn more about the CT Kid Governor program at https://ct.kidgovernor.org/.